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User Manual WMF espresso English Series 01.00.01 Series 5500 33 4071 8010 12.2014...
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Introduction and General information Congratulations on the purchase of your WMF coffee machine. The WMF espresso coffee machine is a portafilter coffee machine with automatic grinders that dispenses espresso, café crème, and hot water. Follow the User Manual CaUtion > Read the User Manual carefully prior to use.
Changing the seal ..............34 User Manual WMF espresso...
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Firmware update ..............46 User Manual WMF espresso...
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Error messages and malfunctions troubleshooting 10 Safety and warranty 10.1 Hazards to the coffee machine 10.2 Directives 10.3 Duties of the owner / operator 10.4 Warranty claims appendix: technical data technical data for coffee machine appendix: accessories and spare parts index User Manual WMF espresso...
> Follow all the safety instructions. general safety instructions Hazards to the operator At WMF, safety is one of the most essential product features. The effectiveness of the safety devices can only be ensured if the following points are observed: >...
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> Children may not play with the device. > Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children. User Manual WMF espresso...
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> Never open the housing. > Never loosen the screws, and do not remove any housing parts. > Never use a damaged power cord. > Avoid damage to the power cord. Do not kink or crush it. User Manual WMF espresso...
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> Do not touch the spouts immediately after dispensing. > Immediately after dispensing, touch only the handle of the portafilter. > When dispensing, always place a suitable heat-resistant drinking vessel under the spout. User Manual WMF espresso...
• Closing the cup storage cover can cause a crushing hazard. > Always switch off the coffee machine and unplug the mains plug before reaching into the coffee grinder or the opening of the brewing unit. > Close the cup storage cover carefully. User Manual WMF espresso...
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Health hazard CaUtion • Cleaning agents are irritants. > Follow the protective measures on the packaging of the cleaning agent. > Insert the cleaning tablet only when requested by the display. User Manual WMF espresso...
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• Fluids can be discharged from the coffee machine if used improperly or if errors occur. These fluids can cause a slipping hazard. > Regularly check whether the coffee machine is leaking, and make sure no water is coming out. User Manual WMF espresso...
> The coffee machine may be used only as intended. The WMF espresso is designed for dispensing various types of coffee beverages and milk beverages. This device is also intended for industrial and commercial use and for use by professionals and trained users in shops in the consumer goods industry and agricultural holdings, or for commercial use by non-professionals.
The work must be carried out by authorized installation technicians in compliance with general, country-specific and local regulations. The WMF service engineers may only connect the coffee machine to existing prepared connection points. WMF Service is neither authorised nor responsible for carrying out any on-site installation work prior to connection.
Introduction | Parts of the coffee machine introduction parts of the coffee machine Display DI_01_01_01_00 Left brewing group Right brewing group Café crème 2 Espresso Espresso Lungo Status line User Manual WMF espresso...
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Barista pad Menu pad (opens the main menu) SteamJet cup warmer Message pad Right brewing group display (Example shows right brewing group beverage dispensing status) Left brewing group display (example shows left brewing group ready to operate) User Manual WMF espresso...
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Observe the Warranty chapter • for the installation location w starting on page 72 > Always follow the User Manual. Technical data w starting on page 73 instructions / tip notE • Instructions for safe use and tips for easier operation. User Manual WMF espresso...
Main water supply tap Water stop valve, angle valve Pre-infusion Prior to brewing cycle, coffee is briefly infused in order to ensure a more intense release of its aromatic substances. Preparation test Testing Tampers Automatic pressing of ground coffee prior to brewing cycle. User Manual WMF espresso...
• Only use products that are suitable for Follow the Safety chapter consumption and for use with the coffee w starting on page 6 machine. > The bean hoppers may only be filled with materials for the intended use. User Manual WMF espresso...
> Do not remove the portafi lter until the iMportant brewing process is complete. > If the portafi lter is removed sooner, the coffee machine stops the brewing process prematurely. User Manual WMF espresso...
Touch the desired beverage button The coffee beans are ground directly into the portafilter. The ground coffee is tamped automatically by the brewing piston. Beverage dispensing begins. Cancel beverage Touch the flashing beverage button again User Manual WMF espresso...
> At the same time, check that water flows unobstructed through the flow path and that the screen is not clogged. Hot water dispensing Place a cup of the appropriate size beneath the hot water spout Touch the desired water button Dispensing occurs. User Manual WMF espresso...
> Do not overheat milk when foaming, otherwise milk foam volume decreases. The standard version of the coffee machine is equipped with Auto Steam, Basic Steam, and SteamJet. It is not possible to dispense steam from the Auto Steam and the Basic Steam at the same time. User Manual WMF espresso...
Steam dispensing ends after reaching the set temperature, or when the Auto Steam button is touched again. Remove the receptacle and press the foam button again briefly Residues in the steam outlet are rinsed out. Wipe the steam outlet with a damp cloth User Manual WMF espresso...
Close the Basic Steam knob Swing steam outlet over to the drip tray Remove the receptacle and open the Basic Steam knob again briefly Residues in the steam outlet are rinsed out. Wipe the steam outlet with a damp cloth User Manual WMF espresso...
> Do not touch the adjacent surfaces immediately after dispensing. > Do not touch the spouts immediately after dispensing. > Never use the SteamJet function without the drip grid in place or without the cup warmer insert. User Manual WMF espresso...
• Foreign objects can damage the grinders. iMportant This damage is not covered under the Observe the Warranty chapter warranty. w starting on page 72 > Ensure that no foreign objects land in the coffee bean hopper. User Manual WMF espresso...
Observe the Warranty chapter invalidated in the event of any resultant w starting on page 72 damage. Press the ON/OFF switch briefly (approx. 1 second) Coffee machine switches off. Disconnect mains plug Turn off main water supply tap User Manual WMF espresso...
Release coffee dispensing and wait until grinder starts up Set the grinding degree as desired by pressing the control knob down while turning it Grinding degree 1 Grinding degree 10 g fine g coarse Grinding degree knob User Manual WMF espresso...
The pads and buttons on the display are available, depending on the settings and the machine model. 2 Espresso Espresso Lungo 2 Espresso Espresso Lungo Status line pads page 33 Barista (coffee strength) Messages page 33 page 63 SteamJet page 41 User Manual WMF espresso...
Menu control pads To the main menu Confirm value / setting To previous menu Delete value / setting PIN entry Preparation test (testing) Next, Forward, Start Back Show help text Show keyboard Save settings Load settings Messages on the display Error message User Manual WMF espresso...
2 beans normal, as per setting touching touch 1x 3 beans 15 % stronger than the setting * touch 2x 1 bean 15 % weaker than the setting * * Maximum quantity of ground coffee 15 g per brewing cycle User Manual WMF espresso...
47 Changing the seal Changing the seal Display-guided seal changeout. Care chapter DS_03_04_01_04 w Changing the seal page 58 Filter change (optional) Filter change Available only if authorization has been issued to trained personnel by WMF Service. User Manual WMF espresso...
The beverage name is displayed, with an indication of the portafilter Save recipes Adjust the recipe w page 37 Dispense a brewing sample if desired When the recipe has been adjusted as desired, save the recipe User Manual WMF espresso...
A saved recipe is loaded to a beverage button here. Touch a beverage button Touch the “Load recipes” pad A submenu opens. Mark the desired recipe Touch the “Save recipes” pad The beverage button is assigned to the newly selected recipe. User Manual WMF espresso...
Touch the “Dispensing test” pad The beverage is dispensed using the newly changed values. If the beverage is as desired, touch the Save symbol The recipe is saved. Save recipes The modified recipe is saved here. User Manual WMF espresso...
Last brewing cycle Last brewing cycle Information about the last brewing cycle. DS_03_07_03_01 Service Service Contact data for WMF Service. DS_03_07_04_01 Serial number of the coffee machine. Care Care The last cleaning and care actions that run via coffee DS_03_07_05_01 machine programs are displayed here.
On entering the valid PIN, access to: • Care DS_03_09_03_01 • Settings (beverage, general, others) accounting pin Accounting On entering the valid PIN, access to: • Care • Settings (beverage, general, others) • Accounting numbers of beverages User Manual WMF espresso...
The reference beverages in the factory settings are Espresso and Café Crème. The reference beverage can be modified, but a recommended specified brewing time must be entered in the recipe. Options: • active • inactive Default value: inactive User Manual WMF espresso...
• inactive Default value: inactive acoustic signal for brewing complete The acoustic signal sounds when brewing is finished, indicating the point in time when the portafilter may be removed. Options: • active • inactive Default value: active User Manual WMF espresso...
RGB values. There are also the following options: • Change color slowly • Change color normally • Change color quickly • OFF • Amber • Blue The current setting is displayed immediately. User Manual WMF espresso...
• inactive Default value: inactive If active Water filter is fitted. Capacity and water hardness are queried. Filter capacity Enter the filter capacity in litres here. Measured carbonate hardness Enter the measured water hardness in °dKH here. User Manual WMF espresso...
It can be set in increments of 30 minutes. Options: (never / after 30 min. / 60 min. / 90 min./ 120 min. / 150 min. / 180 min.) Default value: never Date / time The current time of day and the date are set here. User Manual WMF espresso...
Data settings, such as machine data, beverage data, DS_03_13_00_10 etc. are loaded here. Load language Load language If available, another display language can be loaded via DS_03_13_00_09 the USB connection here. Firmware update Firmware update For Service only. User Manual WMF espresso...
Health hazard / hygiene CaUtion • All cleaning agents are perfectly tuned to Follow the Safety chapter the cleaning programs. w starting on page 6 > Use only WMF cleaning and descaling media. User Manual WMF espresso...
Clean the catch pan under the bean hopper w page 58 x Changing the seal w page 58 Daily = Daily, at least once per day and as required Weekly = Weekly cleaning Regularly = Regularly as required Automatic = Automatic processing User Manual WMF espresso...
The brewing groups cleaning is an automatic cleaning Instructions as animation w Coffee machine program and cleans the coffee system of the coffee w Main menu machine with a WMF cleaning tablet. w Care Total duration is approx. 10 minutes. w Instructions Health hazard / ...
Remove the portafilters Remove the brewing sieves from the portafilters Insert the blind sieves in the portafilters Place one WMF special 1.3 g cleaning tablet in each portafilter instructions: do not add any water. Insert the portafilters...
Check the ground coffee chute regularly and clean it as needed, using the brush provided. Use only the brush provided to clean the ground Software w Care coffee chute. page 34 Follow the step-by-step instructions on the display User Manual WMF espresso...
Place the portafilter with handles in a container and clean it weekly. Place a cleaning tablet in the container Fill the container with hot water and dissolve the cleaning tablet Remove the brewing sieve and the spring ring User Manual WMF espresso...
Remove the drip grids Remove the drip trays Clean drip trays thoroughly Thoroughly wipe out the areas under the drip trays Dry off the drip trays and replace them User Manual WMF espresso...
> Do not clean with scouring powders or the Observe the Warranty chapter like. w starting on page 72 > Do not use any sharp cleaners or implements. > Use soft cloths for cleaning. Clean the housing at regular intervals using suitable materials. User Manual WMF espresso...
Rinse thoroughly with clean water Screw the steam nozzle onto the Auto Steam outlet Immerse the steam nozzle in a jug with clear water Briefly touch an Auto Steam button Wipe the steam outlet with a damp cloth User Manual WMF espresso...
Immerse the steam nozzle in a jug with clear water Briefly open the Basic Steam knob all the way Wipe the steam outlet with a damp cloth 6.4.9 Clean the hot water spout Clean the aerator at regular intervals. User Manual WMF espresso...
Empty all the rest of the coffee beans out of the hopper Thoroughly wipe out the bean hoppers with a damp cloth Allow the bean hoppers to dry completely Lock is open User Manual WMF espresso...
The seal can be replaced by the customer if needed. In the Care menu, select Replace seal for the desired Software w Care brewing group w Changing the seal The animation provides step-by-step guidance page 34 through the process. User Manual WMF espresso...
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Remove the portafilter Replace the sieve in the portafilter Insert the portafilter with the sieve The sensors on the coffee machine detect that the portafilter has been inserted again and the seal replacement is completed. User Manual WMF espresso...
With correct installation, care, maintenance, and cleaning, WMF coffee machines meet the requirements described above. If care and cleaning of the coffee machines is not carried out properly, dispensing milk beverages will constitute a food hygiene hazard point.
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HACCP cleaning schedule User Manual WMF espresso...
WMF Service, as page 63 in this instance components affecting safety must be replaced. WMF Service important! You can reach WMF Service if the local service point is For other maintenance work not known. and repairs, please contact your local WMF Service. The WMF AG telephone number can be found Eberhardstraße...
Turn on water tap and confirm Empty portafilter Remove, empty, and correctly replace the portafilter Change water filter Call WMF Service Follow water filter instructions. please consult the User Manual Error number is displayed w Error messages / Malfunctions Call WMF Service...
If this does not rectify the error or if the error indicated is not listed please call WMF Service. Some messages lead to blocking of individual functions. You will notice this by the fact that the beverage button illumination goes out.
Beverage dispensing Check whether the water mains tap is open is not possible 9017 Remove the blind sieve and insert the brewing sieve The wrong sieve or the blind sieve is loaded in the portafilter User Manual WMF espresso...
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Set the grinding degree to the old level while the grinder is running if error not remedied Switch off the coffee machine Call WMF Service 9543 Switch off the coffee machine and on again if error not remedied Setup error ...
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In the recipe for the beverage that was last dispensed, increase the ground coffee quantity by 0.1 grams. if error not remedied Switch off the coffee machine Call WMF Service 9880 Check the time and set the clock Switch off the coffee machine and on again...
• For drinking water with carbonate hardness in excess of 5 °dKH, a WMF water filter must be fitted; otherwise, the coffee machine can be damaged due to build-up of scale. User Manual WMF espresso...
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- installation of a suitable water monitor in the mains water supply - installation of smoke alarms • After a company holiday we recommend running System cleaning w Cleaning programs the brewing groups cleaning mode at least twice page 49 before reusing the machine. User Manual WMF espresso...
(ROHS), Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE). The declaration of conformity is included with the device. The device bears the CE mark. Any modifications that are not approved by WMF will cause this declaration to become invalid. Currently valid national rules apply in countries outside of the European Union.
These measures are conducted by WMF Service or by WMF authorised service personnel as part of the maintenance work. Accessories and spare parts Machine cleaning must be carried out using only the w Accessories and spare parts WMF special cleaning agent intended by WMF for the...
Maintenance w starting on page 62 WMF, or by repair or reconditioning work on the part of the purchaser or by third parties. • With respect to faults caused by inappropriate or improper use.
Do not use old hoses. Water quality For drinking water with carbonate hardness above 5 °dKH, a WMF water filter should be fitted upstream. Water drain tube Tube a minimum of DN 19, minimum downward slope of 2 cm/m Nominal power rating 6.0–7.0 kW...
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In order to avoid possible faults from arising on our shielded data lines due to potential equalisation currents between the devices, an additional potential equalisation unit should be planned for devices connected to the vending system. (See EN 60309) User Manual WMF espresso...
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Installation clearances For operating, service, and safety reasons the machine should be installed with a clearance from the building or non-WMF components of not less than 50 mm at the sides and 60 mm at the back. A minimum working space of 800 mm in front of the coffee machine is recommended.
Order No. WMF customer care program Pack WMF Special cleaning tablets (100 pieces) 33 2332 4000 Bottle WMF Special cleaner for milk foamer 33 0683 6000 Cleaning brushes 33 0350 6000 Brewing group brush 33 1475 4000 Brush for cleaning the ground coffee chute...
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33 4036 5000 Steam dispensing Steam outlet handle, Basic Steam 33 4002 5000 Steam outlet handle, Autosteam 33 2071 9000 SteamJet SteamJet steam plate, complete 33 2898 6000 This Operation Manual is available in various languages. Download from www.servicecenter.wmf.com User Manual WMF espresso...
Manual cleaning 51 Directives 70 Manually loading ground coffee 23, 33 Dispensing hot water 23 Maximum humidity 75 Dispensing test 37 Mechanical settings 30 Display brightness 44 Menu control pads 32 Duties of the owner / operator 71 User Manual WMF espresso...
“Ready to operate” display pads 31, 33 Water drain tube 73 Reference beverage 36 Water filter 44 Water hardness 44 Water quality 73 Water supply 73 Water volume 36 Safety 6, 68 WMF Service 62 Safety devices 6 Save recipes 46 User Manual WMF espresso...
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